Head Start Assistant Teacher - School Year Position, Nashua

Company: Child Care Resources Inc
Location: Nashua
Posted on: April 16, 2025

Job Description:

SummarySouthern New Hampshire Services Head Start has immediate opportunities for strong, committed early childhood professionals to join our dynamic team.Full Year Assistant Teacher position available in Nashua!Head Start provides professional development opportunities for you to grow in the field of early childhood education!Professional Development opportunities may include:

• Coursework for credit as part of a written training plan with reimbursement available as funds allow
• Four training days per year!
• CPR, First Aid and other paid workshops
• Classroom support including available on-site coachingThis position is 30 hours per week/39 weeks per year.Visit our website at for more locationsSNHS is an Equal Opportunity EmployerDutiesJob Summary:The Assistant Teacher shares responsibility for the overall health and safety of the children in the program. She/he works as a member of the classroom team in forming trusting relationships with the children, and general classroom function.RequirementsAssistant Teacher Qualifications: Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D and 9 credit hours of early childhood college coursework including 3 hours of child growth and development; be willing to pursue a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA); an Associate's Degree in ECE (preferred).Physical Requirements:In the SNHS, Inc. Child Development program, a teacher should expect to:
• Kneel to address children at eye level.
• Be able to demonstrate motor activities that may include running, hopping, jumping, dancing, and full body motions.
• Be able to run after a child in peril.
• Lift children in emergencies.
• Nurture children who may need consoling in the case of challenging behaviors.
• Get on the ground with children in case of fire and help them crawl to safety.
• Sometimes get kicked or hit accidentally during exuberant play.Nice To HavesTeamwork!Energy & Enthusiasm!A Sense of HumorBenefitsFull time position available with a generous benefit & compensation package including:Competitive hourly rateHealth, dental & vision insurance plans403b Retirement program with a 10% employer contribution after one yearPaid vacation, sick leave, all major holidaysAgency Employee Assistance ProgramStaff wellness program
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